UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE


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Locations: LOS ANGELES, BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, LA

University of La Verne Receives Historical Ukrainian-American Jewish Sculptures for Conservation and Study

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has received a donation of 14 historical folk-art sculptures from the Malgert Halpern and Irving Cohen family that depict Jewish life and culture in pre-World War II Ukraine and the United States.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has received a donation of 14 historical folk-art sculptures from the Malgert Halpern and Irving Cohen family that depict Jewish life and culture in pre-World War II Ukraine and the United States.
  • The sculptures will be restored and preserved through a years-long conservation process led by the Cultural and Natural History Collections (CNHC) and a select team of university staff and students.
  • Robyn Small served as the Halpern and Cohen family's caregiver for the sculptures and was introduced to the University of La Verne through her husband.
  • The university serves students on the historic La Verne campus as well as across regional campuses and online.

New Doctor in Business Administration Program Accepting Applications for Fall

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Friday, February 4, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne's College of Business and Public Management will enroll accepted students into a new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program starting this fall.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne's College of Business and Public Management will enroll accepted students into a new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program starting this fall.
  • The three-year program will be offered through hybrid instruction on the La Verne campus and online.
  • The DBA program is the fifth doctoral program to be offered at the University of La Verne.
  • It is designed for working professionals seeking to accentuate and refine their skills in business through applied research and practice.

University of La Verne Receives $1M from Fletcher Jones Foundation for Endowed Professorship in AI and Cybersecurity

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Monday, January 10, 2022

"The new Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor for Artificial Intelligence will help the university expand its academic offerings in AI and cybersecurity, with the goal of growing our diverse pipeline of graduates in these in-demand fields," said University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman.

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  • "The new Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor for Artificial Intelligence will help the university expand its academic offerings in AI and cybersecurity, with the goal of growing our diverse pipeline of graduates in these in-demand fields," said University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman.
  • This is the third faculty position within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of La Verne to be endowed by the Fletcher Jones Foundation.
  • "We are so very grateful to the Fletcher Jones Foundation for its belief in and support of the University of La Verne," Lieberman said.
  • The university serves students on the historic La Verne campus as well as across regional campuses and online.

University of La Verne and NEW Community Investments Partner to Launch the Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

One of the key visionaries involved in developing the center is Quentin Strode, President, and CEO of NEW Community Investments.

Key Points: 
  • One of the key visionaries involved in developing the center is Quentin Strode, President, and CEO of NEW Community Investments.
  • As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the University of La Verne serves a highly diverse student body numbering over 7,000.
  • "At the University of La Verne, we are always looking to the future," said university president Devorah Lieberman.
  • To view the backgrounder document describing the Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact please click here:
    Individuals interested in applying for the inaugural class of the new Center can apply by clicking here .

University of La Verne Appoints New Dean for the College of Business and Public Management

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

LA VERNE, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has appointed Emmeline de Pillis as the new dean of the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM).

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has appointed Emmeline de Pillis as the new dean of the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM).
  • "The University of La Verne is remarkable for its combination of academic excellence, inclusivity, and social mobility," said de Pillis.
  • Currently, de Pillis is interim dean of the College of Business and Economics at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo.
  • The university serves approximately 7,000 students on the historic La Verne central campus as well as across regional campuses and online.

University of La Verne Plans New College of Health and Well-Being

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'LA VERNE, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Plans are now underway to organize a College of Health and Community Well-Being as the fifth college of the University of La Verne.

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  • b'LA VERNE, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Plans are now underway to organize a College of Health and Community Well-Being as the fifth college of the University of La Verne.
  • "\nThe university\'s existing health-related programs will move into the new college, and proposed allied health programs will begin as early as 2022.
  • "Students at the University of La Verne are from this region.
  • The university serves nearly 7,000 students on the La Verne central campus and across regional campuses and online.\n'

University of La Verne Will Open New Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact with Gift from Randall Lewis

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b'LA VERNE, Calif., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has received a gift of $2 million from prominent real estate executive and philanthropist Randall Lewis.

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  • b'LA VERNE, Calif., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has received a gift of $2 million from prominent real estate executive and philanthropist Randall Lewis.
  • The gift will establish the Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact.
  • The nonprofit venture will focus on increasing the economic power and impact of University of La Verne students, alumni, regional businesses, not-for-profits, and community organizations.
  • The Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being and Research opened in 2019 on the La Verne campus.

University of La Verne Welcomes Karop Janoyan as New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

LA VERNE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne announced today that it has selected Kerop Janoyan, PhD, as its next provost and vice president for academic affairs.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne announced today that it has selected Kerop Janoyan, PhD, as its next provost and vice president for academic affairs.
  • As provost and vice president for academic affairs, Janoyan will oversee key areas of the university, including academic affairs, student affairs, the library, online programs, the nine regional campuses, campus health and safety, athletics, housing, institutional research, and the office of the registrar.
  • He replaces Jonathan Reed, who is returning to the faculty after six years as provost and vice president for academic affairs.
  • The university serves approximately 7,000 students on the historic La Verne central campus as well as across nine regional campuses and online.

University of La Verne Completes Historic $125 Million Fundraising Campaign

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Monday, September 14, 2020

LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has completed the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in its history, raising more than $125 million to support key university initiatives.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has completed the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in its history, raising more than $125 million to support key university initiatives.
  • Create the Future: The Campaign for the University of La Verne surpassed its goal a full year ahead of schedule and amid the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • "I am truly humbled by the deep commitment and generosity of our thousands of campaign donors who made this extraordinary achievement possible," University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman said.
  • The university serves about 8,000 students on the historic La Verne location as well as across nine regional campuses and online.

University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman to Serve on Statewide Reopening Task Force

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

LA VERNE, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman is among 15 higher education leaders who are serving on a task force that is providing guidance to colleges and universities for safely returning to on-campus operations as restrictions ease around the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman is among 15 higher education leaders who are serving on a task force that is providing guidance to colleges and universities for safely returning to on-campus operations as restrictions ease around the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Restart Higher Education Planning Task Force is assembled by the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) and includes representatives from California's private, independent, not-for-profit higher education sector.
  • The University of La Verne is planning to bring back on-campus instruction in the fall while making contingency plans for full online teaching or a combination of both.
  • The university serves more than 8,100 students on the historic La Verne location as well as across nine regional campuses and online.